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2019 Forest River Vengeance problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2019 Forest River Vengeance — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Vengeance years?

Vengeance NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted10 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 4 complaints2015: 4 complaints2016: 6 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 10 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Vengeance NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Forest River Vengeance problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure233%
Tires & Wheels233%
Electrical System117%
Fuel System117%

Does the 2019 Forest River Vengeance have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V333000LightingMay 23, 2018 · 265 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Vengeance Rouge recreational trailers, models VGT25V-73 and VGT25V-73-W. These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing amber side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0727.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“2019 FOREST RIVER RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STRUCTURAL DEFECTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MULTIPLE FAILURES INCLUDING THE FRAMING, THE JACK, THE HITCH, TRIM AND DECAL, AND THE COACH WOULD NOT FOLLOW STRAIGHT. *JS”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 25, 2020

“WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, DRY ROADS, AT APPROX 60 MPH, TOY HAULER TRAVEL TRAILER DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE EXPLODED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO UNDERCARRIAGE, STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS AND TRIM OF THE TOY HAULER TRAILER. TIRE WAS CASTLE ROCK 225/75R15 WITH MANUFACTURE DATE OF "4517". TO BE SAFE, WE REPLACED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 11, 2021

“DRIVING HOME FROM A SHORT CAMPING TRIP, ONLY 50 MILES AND LEFT SIDE FRONT AXLE TIRE BLEW. TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, SPUN AROUND WITH THE TIRE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE FLYING OUT THE SIDE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. WHILE IT SPUN AROUND IT RIPPED OUT AND SEVERED THE PROPANE GAS LINES, THE UNDERBELLY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 5, 2020

“UPON RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP IN OUR 3 MONTH OLD TRAILER. I NOTICED THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. I OPENED THE COMPARTMENT FOR THE BATTERY AND THE WIRING WAS ON FIRE. I DISCONNECTED THE WIRE AND THAT WAS ON FIRE (AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE) AND FOLLOWED IT TO THE FRONT PIN BOX OF THE TRAILER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 17, 2020 · fire

2019 Forest River Vengeance — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Vengeance reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Forest River Vengeance have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Forest River Vengeance. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.